ISIS regulates female sex slaves
Isis theologians have issued an extremely detailed ruling on when "owners" of women enslaved by the extremist group can have sex with them, in...
Saudi Arabia took part in weekend air strikes against ISIS
Saudi Arabia participated in air strikes as part of a U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State (ISIS) militants over the weekend, a U.S. Department of...
Egypt quashes jail terms for 47 protesters
An Egyptian appeals court has overturned five-year prison sentences for 47 people for participating in unauthorised protests, but upheld fines of more than $11,000...
The Latest: Russia says it downed drone near base in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local):
11:50 p.m.
The Russian military says it has downed an unidentified drone approaching a...
Saudi probes suspected match fixing
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it is probing possible match fixing in the kingdom's top football league.
The General Authority for Sports, a government agency,...
ISIS claims killing Egyptian police in Cairo raid
An Egyptian affiliate of ISIS group claimed Friday the killing of six people, including three policemen, in a bomb blast during a Cairo apartment raid.
Thursday's...
Saudi King Salman ends landmark Egypt visit with firm support to Sisi
Saudi King Salman on Monday wraps up a landmark five-day visit to Egypt marked by lavish praise and multi-billion-dollar investment deals, in a clear...
As Saudi-Iran tensions grow, Lebanon pays the price
Caught in the middle of tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Lebanon is paying the price for the growing rivalry between the Middle East's...
Iran wary as EU presents plans to save nuclear deal
Iran said Saturday it would wait to see whether Europe produces tangible results in overcoming US sanctions before it decides whether to stay in...
Taliban return to Doha setting stage for Afghan peace talks
Islamabad (AP) — Taliban officials say a senior delegation returned early Saturday to Qatar, paving the way for the start of peace talks with...